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Chrissie Kropelnicki

Ironman Triathlete and Future Registered Dietitian

Chrissie received her Bachelor's degree in Cardiopulmonary Science from Northeastern University and is currently working on her Master's degree in Nutrition at Simmons College. She works as a Cardiovascular Technologist at Beth Israel Medical Center and is a USAT certified triathlon coach. After beginning her athletic career as a runner, she further challeged herself by competing in triathlons. Chrissie has since finished many triathlons including the Ironman distance. Through competing in these events, Chrissie realized just how important nutrition is for competitive athletes, as well as day to day nutrition for recreational athletes.

It's almost Memorial Day weekend which is the start of summer and the start of cookout season. I used to always struggle with what to bring when Jesse and I were invited to family or friends for a cookout during the summer.